When a "Sea King" is Bound to a System [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 75

Gu Tang put into practice every word she had spoken, showing no sign of stopping the entire night.

Jiang Yan was able to keep up at first, but towards the end, her consciousness grew increasingly hazy. Just before she fainted, Gu Tang’s voice rang in her ear.

“Didn’t you say you could keep me company for a whole round? How did you fail at just this much? It seems you still haven’t had enough chicken soup.”

Jiang Yan wanted to shout a refusal, but as her thoughts blurred, she could only manage one or two indistinct syllables.

Gu Tang couldn’t hear what she was saying. Gu Tang leaned in only to hear Jiang Yan’s shallow breathing.

A smile curved Gu Tang’s lips, and her eyes held an overflowing, profound affection.

How could her little rabbit be so adorable?

Jiang Yan woke up and received a notification from the System, informing her that the task in the current world plane was complete.

She felt none of the usual joy of completing a task; instead, she had a sense of loss.

If possible, it would have been quite nice to just stay in this task world until she grew old. After all, leaving meant endless tasks, and she might never again meet someone she liked this much.

Gu Tang was absent. Jiang Yan sat by the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing blankly at the clear blue sky outside.

She couldn’t explain why, ever since her memory was recovered, even though she had only spent half a year with Gu Tang, she felt as if they had known each other for a very long time. Watching Gu Tang’s habitual small actions sometimes gave her a sense of déjà vu.

After pondering for a long time without finding an answer, Jiang Yan could only attribute this to a memory deviation.

Perhaps most couples share this illusion of having “known each other in a past life.”

Jiang Yan didn’t know when the minor world would collapse, so she seized the remaining time, pouring out all her passion. Gu Tang vaguely sensed that something was amiss, but every time she tried to ask, Jiang Yan would evade the question, and Gu Tang would then become hopelessly lost in the gentle romance.

This day happened to be beautiful and sunny. Jiang Yan clung to Gu Tang, rubbing against her neck.

“Today is Saturday. Can the ever-busy CEO Gu spare one day for her wife?”

Gu Tang felt a tickle where Jiang Yan rubbed. Gu Tang’s arms around Jiang Yan’s waist tightened, pressing Jiang Yan firmly against her body.

“My wife has been working hard lately. The project has also come to a close. I’ll take a week off to accompany you. We can go anywhere you want.”

Jiang Yan thought for a moment, tilted her head back, and said, “I want to go to an amusement park.”

She had no memory of ever going to an amusement park. She only remembered having done many tasks, but upon closer reflection, other than the ones where she played a cannon fodder or a villainess, the others were all vague, with only scattered fragments.

She knew she had completed tasks, yet she couldn’t recall what exactly she had done, retaining only the current world plane and her memories with Gu Tang.

Looking at the light in Jiang Yan’s eyes, how could Gu Tang bear to refuse?

“Alright, alright. I’ll listen to my wife. Whatever my wife says goes. I will absolutely comply.”

After saying this, Gu Tang naturally tapped Jiang Yan’s nose. For a moment, that familiar feeling surged within Jiang Yan again.

“Gu Tang,” she called softly, staring blankly at Gu Tang’s face.

“Hmm?” Gu Tang was puzzled. “What is it? Why are you looking at me like that?”

Jiang Yan snapped back to reality, understanding that there couldn’t be two identical people in the task world, and she felt a slight disappointment.

To her, Gu Tang was merely a passing guest in her long task career. Perhaps tomorrow the System would notify her to proceed to the next task, and she would face completely new people.

Seeing her silent, Gu Tang kissed Jiang Yan on the corner of her lips, her voice gentler than before.

“Tell me if something is bothering you. I’m here to relieve my wife’s worries.”

Jiang Yan took the opportunity to kiss her back, putting on a smile. “CEO Gu, get up quickly. If we’re too late, we won’t even get a turn to stand in line.”

Gu Tang wanted to linger a little longer, but then she thought of how crowded the amusement park truly was. To prevent her wife from being exposed to the sun for too long, Gu Tang sat up with a quick movement.

“I’ll make breakfast. You can lie in bed for a bit longer.”

Jiang Yan smiled and shook her head, slowly sitting up. “Let’s make it together. Time in the morning is precious.”

Time like this could disappear at any moment, and she didn’t want to waste a single second.

After eating their fill, the two set off for the amusement park. Gu Tang drove the least ostentatious Maserati they owned, wearing matching couple’s sportswear with Jiang Yan, yet her inherent aura still unconsciously leaked out.

When they got out of the car, passersby not only stopped to discuss but also speculated that they might be celebrities.

Jiang Yan simply smiled upon hearing this and held Gu Tang’s hand to buy tickets.

Gu Tang had no airs when she was with Jiang Yan and was willing to try every ride, but she hesitated in front of the drop tower.

“CEO Gu, could it be that you’re scared?”

Gu Tang didn’t pretend to be brave and nodded honestly.

“I really can’t ride this one. Let’s try something else.”

Jiang Yan didn’t actually insist on riding it. Gu Tang’s face had already looked a little pale during the previous roller coaster ride, but she endured it for Jiang Yan. That was enough.

“Then what do you want to play?” Jiang Yan picked a stray piece of fluff from Gu Tang’s head and asked seriously.

Gu Tang pondered for a moment, her eyes glancing at the children happily playing nearby. She hesitated and said, “How about bumper cars?”

Jiang Yan burst out laughing. She hadn’t expected someone who appeared so aloof and mature on the outside to have such a childish side.

“Alright, let’s try it. But is it really okay for us to play this?”

Two people nearing thirty, mingling with a bunch of kids—it would look strange no matter how one saw it.

Gu Tang took Jiang Yan’s hand and walked towards the bumper cars. “It’s fine. You are my little friend, too.”

Jiang Yan’s heart pounded. She turned and gripped Gu Tang’s hand tightly.

Gu Tang bought two tickets. The staff brought out two bumper cars, but Gu Tang gestured that it wasn’t necessary; they could ride in just one.

“The two of you will ride in the same one?” The staff member’s expression was slightly complicated.

“Yes. Other children have their parents with them. My little friend also needs parental accompaniment.”

Jiang Yan remained silent, the smile on her face proving everything. The longer she stayed with Gu Tang, the more she wanted to remain here and live a peaceful life with her forever.

However, she knew this was a luxury. The Quick Transmigration Administration would not let her act arbitrarily. They had their own rules and order, which no one could break.

Once in the car, Jiang Yan experienced the joy of being chased by children. They hit someone, and that person would hit them back. The important thing was that all the parents were kind and no one minded that the two adults, both over five feet seven, were competing for territory with their children.

When the time was up, Gu Tang was still eager to play another round. Jiang Yan humored her, and they played with different children for an hour.

After they came out, Gu Tang asked Jiang Yan to wait for her, then ran out of sight. When she reappeared, she was holding a large cotton candy.

“Eat up, little rabbit.”

Jiang Yan was a little bewildered and slightly embarrassed. “Why did you buy this for me?”

“The other children have one. I can’t let my little friend go without.”

Jiang Yan took the cotton candy and bit into it. The sweetness traveled from her mouth straight to her heart.

“Is it sweet?” Gu Tang leaned in and asked.

Jiang Yan nodded. “Sweet.”

Gu Tang curved her lips. “Then I want a taste, too.”

Jiang Yan offered the cotton candy to her, but Gu Tang didn’t eat it. Instead, Gu Tang held Jiang Yan’s wrist, placing the cotton candy between them, shielding them from the children’s view.

“Hmm, very sweet,” Gu Tang said, licking her lips lingeringly after she finished.

Jiang Yan only knew that her heart was pounding like a drum, and she didn’t react for a long time.

This woman is too flirtatious. She makes her heart beat irregularly every day. Will she get heart disease when she’s old?

Gu Tang smiled, holding Jiang Yan’s hand and moving to the next attraction. Since they were here, how could they leave without having thoroughly enjoyed themselves?

The two didn’t return until evening. The consequence of having fun was utter exhaustion. Jiang Yan dozed off in the car, and Gu Tang carried her in and bathed her after they got back.

In her sleep, the task fragments in Jiang Yan’s mind pieced together like a jigsaw puzzle. She finally remembered those long-submerged, vague memories that had been rooted in her brain.

Whether in ancient or modern times, as a general or a movie star, they all shared the same face.

Returning to the real world, the sealed memories began to surge like a tide. Jiang Yan recalled the original purpose of her mission-doing.

She had been in a car accident and became a vegetable. To survive, she signed a contract with the Quick Transmigration Administration. She could be revived after completing one hundred tasks.

Gu Tang was her final target. After the strategy was completed, she returned.

She initially thought it was all an illusion, wondering how a person from a task world could possibly appear in the real world.

But Heaven was too kind to her, knowing she loved this person, so it sent Gu Tang to her side.

Jiang Yan’s ear echoed with the phrase, “Didn’t I come to find you?” She stood rooted to the spot as if struck by lightning. Gu Tang gently kissed away the tears from the corner of her eyes, apologizing slightly, “I’m sorry. I came late.”

Because it was not easy to break away from the minor worlds, it took her some effort to find Jiang Yan, which is why she was half a year late.

Jiang Yan slowly recovered, shaking her head vigorously. “No, it’s not late. Not late at all.”

As long as you come, I will wait for you no matter how long it takes.

The class had been in session for ten minutes, but Jiang Yan was still clinging to Gu Tang. Gu Tang gently kissed her forehead, her voice tender. “Baby, go to class first.”

“I don’t want to go. I just want to stay with you. I have so much to say to you, and so many things to ask you.”

Gu Tang longed to be with her as well. The six months after recovering her memory were torturous every day. If it weren’t for her conviction, she might have perished in the World Plane Tunnel.

“Teacher Gu, I want to skip class.” Jiang Yan looked at her with innocent, big eyes. Gu Tang’s breath hitched, and she nearly lost control.

No, this is school. They are teacher and student. They cannot do this.

Admonishing herself countless times, Gu Tang slowly calmed down.

“No. You’ve already missed many classes. If you skip again, you won’t graduate. Go to class. I’ll pick you up when class is over at noon. We can talk then.”

Jiang Yan reluctantly went back. Her deskmate, seeing her red eyes, asked with concern, “Yanyan, are you okay? You look like you’ve been crying.”

Jiang Yan gave a huge smile, her joy impossible to hide.

“Momo, I’m so happy I feel like I could fly. Pinch me quickly so I know this isn’t a dream.”

Li Mo :Such an unreasonable yet hard-to-refuse request?

She reached out and pinched Jiang Yan’s thigh. Jiang Yan’s face contorted in pain, but her eyes still held laughter.

Gu Tang came to find her. Does this mean they can be together forever?

She had fantasized countless times before. Now that her dream had truly come true, Jiang Yan felt a slight trepidation, afraid it was just a dream.

Finally, she managed to endure until the end of class. Before the teacher had left, Jiang Yan had already rushed to the classroom door. Gu Tang was waiting for her in the hallway. When she came out, a smile appeared in Gu Tang’s eyes.

Since their reunion, the curve of their lips had not dropped.

The Advanced Mathematics teacher came out and greeted Gu Tang: “Teacher Gu, do you have something to tell the students?”

Gu Tang: “No. I’m here to pick up my little friend.”

She spoke without any reservations. Jiang Yan felt a moment of nervousness, then quickly felt relieved. This was a veiled declaration of ownership. Gu Tang was too beautiful. What if someone tried to steal her away? This way was perfect; it spared Jiang Yan any future worries.

The Advanced Mathematics teacher’s gaze shifted between the two of them. Seemingly understanding, yet not quite, he walked away with his book tucked under his arm. Gu Tang responded to other students’ greetings while asking Jiang Yan, “What do you want to eat?”

Jiang Yan whispered, “I want to eat you.”

Gu Tang: “…”

It had only been six months since they last met. Why had the little rabbit become so proactive?

After six months apart, how could Jiang Yan not be proactive? She even wanted to hug Gu Tang and take a few bites right there.

However, as a rational adult, she maintained a teacher-student distance from Gu Tang. Other students who saw them only assumed Gu Tang had something to discuss with Jiang Yan and wouldn’t suspect any other kind of relationship.

The two ate together in the school cafeteria, and then Jiang Yan returned to Gu Tang’s dormitory.

Because the vast majority of teachers did not live on campus, the teachers’ dormitories at the Polytechnic University were quite spacious. Each teacher could have a suite with three rooms: one for living, one for storage, and one for office work.

The door closed, and Jiang Yan was immediately pulled into Gu Tang’s embrace. Gu Tang’s face was buried in the hollow of her neck, taking a deep sniff.

“Wife still smells as good as before.”

Gu Tang’s voice transmitted into Jiang Yan’s ear, more potent than any aphrodisiac, but she still had questions, so Jiang Yan did not let Gu Tang have her way.

“First, tell me what this is all about.” She had always been curious about Gu Tang’s identity, and this was the first thing she needed to clarify. “Were you also ‘picked up’ by the Quick Transmigration Administration to do tasks, like me?”

“You could say that, but it’s not entirely accurate.” Gu Tang led Jiang Yan to the bed, had her sit down, and poured her a cup of tea. “I wasn’t picked up. I voluntarily stayed at the Quick Transmigration Administration to be an NPC because I’ve been with the Administration since I was ‘born.’ Dedicating myself to the Quick Transmigration Administration is the meaning for which I was created.”

Jiang Yan was stunned. She pinched Gu Tang’s cheek, then poked her arm and chest, asking as she poked, “So you’re actually a robot?”

Gu Tang’s eyes gradually darkened. She firmly grasped Jiang Yan’s restless hand and whispered into her ear, her breath fragrant like an orchid, “I’m not a robot, but if you have doubts, I will prove it to you.”

(The process of proof is something the author dares not write, as it would get locked. Readers, please use your imagination. If you can’t, leave a comment, and I’ll write it and put it on Weibo.)

Jiang Yan lay sweating in Gu Tang’s arms, feeling the warmth emanating from her, her heart filled with satisfaction.

It wasn’t a dream. Her dream had truly come true. This person, who had served as an NPC in countless tasks and witnessed the cold realities of life, had gone through immense hardship to find her in the real world.

As an “in-house” NPC of the Quick Transmigration Administration, it was thousands of times harder for Gu Tang to gain her freedom than for ordinary people forced into service. But for Jiang Yan, Gu Tang felt it was all worth it.

Although Gu Tang didn’t say it, Jiang Yan could guess that the last six months had not been easy for her. Therefore, that evening, she brought Gu Tang home.

Yuan Hui  opened the door and, seeing her daughter with a very beautiful woman, assumed it was her classmate and quickly welcomed them in.

“Mom, this is my girlfriend, Gu Tang.”

Yuan Hui thought she had misheard and asked uncertainly, “Girl… friend?”

“Yes, girlfriend.” Jiang Yan showed her mother their clasped hands, stating firmly, “I love her, and I want to be with her.”

Yuan Hui was stunned speechless by the sudden news. Jiang Yan could understand her reaction. After all, the real world was different from the task world plane. People still had certain opinions about homosexuality, especially mothers, who were not as open-minded. It was perfectly normal for her mother to disagree.

“Mom, I…”

“Sit down. I’ll go make dinner for you two.” Yuan Hui interrupted Jiang Yan and turned to walk towards the kitchen.

Jiang Yan knew her mother. Her saying this meant she didn’t object. Jiang Yan quickly followed her, anxiously asking, “Mom, do you agree to us being together?”

Yuan Hui sighed and stroked her daughter’s head, her voice helpless yet doting. “Whether it’s a man or a woman, as long as you are happy, your mother has no objections. You just barely got your life back from the jaws of death. I only hope you live a happy and joyful life.”

Jiang Yan looked at the wrinkles on her mother’s face, suddenly feeling a pang in her nose. Her father died young, and it wasn’t easy for her mother to raise her alone. Her mother used to be a beauty, but now she looked haggard and old, all because of worrying about Jiang Yan.

“Mom, don’t worry. We will take good care of you in the future.”

Yuan Hui nodded, giving a smile. “Go out and keep Xiao Gu company. I’ll be done soon.”

Jiang Yan went out, deliberately wearing a serious expression. Gu Tang nervously asked, “What did our mother say?”

“What do you expect her to say? She disagreed.”

Gu Tang rubbed her hands, asking at a loss, “Then what should we do?”

Jiang Yan struggled to suppress a laugh, frowning. “You ask me, who should I ask? You figure it out yourself.”

Gu Tang stood up, hesitantly walked into the kitchen, and “thud” knelt down right in front of Yuan Hui, stunning both mother and daughter.

“Auntie, I swear I will definitely give Yanyan happiness. Can you please agree to us being together?”

Yuan Hui looked at Jiang Yan’s sly smile and gave her a helpless glare. “Get up. You fell for this girl’s trick.”

Gu Tang stood up, her mind a little confused. “What does that mean?”

“It means,” Jiang Yan slowly backed out of the kitchen, “my mother agreed, and I was just lying to you!” After saying that, she slipped away quickly, leaving a bewildered Gu Tang.

“Did you really agree to us being together?”

“Yes, I agree, I agree. It’s smoky in here. You should go out first.”

Gu Tang retreated. In the living room, she chased Jiang Yan until the chase led them into Jiang Yan’s room.

“Little thing, how dare you trick me? Let’s see how I punish you.”

Jiang Yan couldn’t move. She puffed out her cheeks and acted cute. “Yanyan was wrong. Sister, don’t be angry.”

Gu Tang’s eyes instantly turned red, and her breathing became irregular. “What did you call me? Say it again.”

“Uh… Did I say anything just now? I don’t remember.”

Gu Tang enclosed her lips, biting and sucking, forcing Jiang Yan to stop being stubborn.

Later that evening, Jiang Yan kept calling her “Sister.”

Yuan Hui finished dinner and went to call the two girls to eat. Reaching the door, she heard the noise inside and turned back.

It seems I also need to find something to do, or I’ll just be a third wheel to these children. The lonely old mother thought as she ate her dinner.

Gu Tang only managed to become Jiang Yan’s academic advisor with the help of the Quick Transmigration Administration. However, she knew that this relationship would hinder them, so she resigned a year later and started her own business.

It was incredibly difficult at first. Although she was capable, she had no background or experience. Starting from scratch was a very tough task. Just when she was running into roadblocks everywhere, Gu Tang received her first investment from a kind person with the surname Xiao  who wished to remain anonymous.

All the negotiations were handled by Gu Tang and her secretary; this CEO Xiao never showed her face from beginning to end.

However, Gu Tang did not disappoint the person who saw her potential. By the time Jiang Yan graduated, her company was well-established and had become quite famous locally.

Later, Jiang Yan joined the company to assist her. Gu Tang gained momentum, and the company’s size continually expanded. In just five years, it became well-known and ranked among the top fifty enterprises nationwide.

One ordinary weekend, Jiang Yan, who had been busy for several months, finally got to sleep in. When she woke up, the person next to her was gone.

Jiang Yan assumed Gu Tang had gone to the company and didn’t worry, but she never received a reply from Gu Tang the entire day.

That evening, Jiang Yan finally received a call from her.

“Wife, I’ve reserved a table at Chunxi Hotel (春熙飯店). Go ahead and go. I’ll be there once I finish the work I have on hand.”

Gu Tang hung up before Jiang Yan could reply. Jiang Yan looked at the call duration of just over ten seconds, feeling a little unhappy.

But she still put on makeup and changed her clothes, driving to Chunxi Hotel. As soon as she reached the entrance, she knew something was wrong. The hotel, usually bustling with people, was exceptionally quiet today.

“Excuse me, are you Miss Jiang?” A waiter approached, politely asking Jiang Yan.

Jiang Yan nodded and was led inside by the waiter. A path paved with fresh flowers wound as far as she could see.

Jiang Yan walked along the flowers. At the end of the path was Gu Tang. She was wearing an off-the-shoulder gown, her hair meticulously styled. Adorned with makeup, she was breathtakingly beautiful.

“Yanyan, marry me.”

Gu Tang knelt straight down, offering the bouquet of roses she was holding to Jiang Yan.

Jiang Yan accepted the roses, picked up the box in the center, and asked with a smile, “Do I have to put this on myself?”

Gu Tang stood up, took the ring from the box, and slid it onto Jiang Yan’s right ring finger, then pulled her into an embrace.

“Thank you for making my life complete. I love you.”

“I love you, too.”

You thought I saved you, but you didn’t know that you were the bright moon I had always yearned for.